Precarious work in the 21st century: A psychological perspective

Allan, Blake A.; Autin, Kelsey L.; Wilkins‐Yel, Kerrie G.

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2020.103491

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“…Howe et al (2019) also noted that the challenge demand of piece rate pay can be a demand that encourages productivity, but that "piece rates don't account for changes in crop density/quality" (p. 97), and that the presence of this hindrance demand was linked to an absence of the resource of fair pay. These ostensibly competing demands manifest the features of precarious work, in objective Kreshpaj et al, 2020) and subjective (Allan et al, 2021) terms.…”

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“…In the context of the seasonal and itinerant nature of the work per se, and evidence of structural problems underpinning exploitative practices (Azarias, et al, 2020;Boese and Moran, 2021;FWO, 2016;Howe et al, 2019, backpacker farmwork may be conceptualized as precarious employment , which objectively entails employment insecurity, income inadequacy and diminished rights and conditions (Kreshpaj et al, 2020). Recent scholarship within the vocational psychology and career development literature (Allan et al, 2021) conceptualizes the subjective experiences of precarity of work (i.e. uncertainty of continuity), at work (i.e.…”

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“…Duffy et al 2019Duffy et al , 2020a. Unfortunately, the preponderance of evidence of poor management and illegal worksite practices means that backpackers' experiences are likely to be consistent with both objective precarity Kreshpaj et al, 2020) and subjective precarity (Allan et al, 2021), and, conversely, inconsistent with the psychosocial dimensions of decent work (Duffy et al, 2020a;McIlveen and McDonald, 2020).…”

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International backpackers' experiences of precarious visa-contingent farmwork

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McDonald

McIlveen

2021

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PurposeAustralia's agricultural industry has become highly dependent on young low-cost, overseas “working holiday” visa workers known as “backpackers”, who are notoriously subject to exploitative workplace practices. This study aimed to explore backpackers' experiences in terms of how job demands, job resources and personal resources influence their appraisals of working in agriculture.Design/methodology/approachIn-depth semi-structured interviews were used to explore the work experiences of N = 21 backpackers employed under the Australian Working Holiday visa (subclass 417). Data were analyzed by thematic analysis and organized in terms of job demands and resources.FindingsThis study revealed job demands commonly experienced by agricultural backpacker workers (e.g. precarity, physically strenuous work, low pay), and job resources (e.g. adequate training, feedback) and personal resources (e.g. attitude, language) that buffer the demands. The findings indicate that backpackers' appraisals of their experiences and performance decline when demands outweigh resources.Originality/valueThis study offers an emic perspective on the work of an understudied segment of the agricultural workforce. The findings have implications for improving work practices and policies aimed at attracting and retaining this important labor source in the future.

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International backpackers' experiences of precarious visa-contingent farmwork

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“…Second, research is needed to understand how gig work has changed or not changed in terms of its precarious elements and associated short-and long-term well-being outcomes. Gig work during the pandemic has increased in the degree of precarity at work due to the risk of virus exposure and potential increases in customer mistreatment [94]. Research is needed to investigate the policies and practices most effective at limiting the risks faced by gig workers both in terms of the availability of work and the quality, conditions, and experiences on the job along with the availability of worker benefits.…”

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Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated the Future of Work or Changed Its Course? Implications for Research and Practice

Naranjo

Schlotzhauer

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique transboundary crisis which has disrupted people’s way of life more dramatically than any event in generations. Given the ambiguity surrounding the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and its enduring negative effects, it is important to understand how this has affected important future of work trends. The aim of the current paper is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commonly discussed future of work trends relevant to occupational safety and health priority areas. These topics include work arrangements, compensation and benefits, and the organization of work. For each topic, we assess trends leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the impact of the pandemic on these trends, and conclude with implications for research and practice. Overall, the pandemic appears to have both accelerated and disrupted various trends associated with future of work topic areas. These effects are discussed in terms of implications for both policymakers and organizations.

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“…For example, one major concern is the rise of precarious work, driven by increasing job insecurity and the growing use of "arms-length" employment contracts such as temporary, contingent, contract, agency, seasonal, and gig work [27][28][29]. These precarious work experiences are associated with poorer health and health inequalities as well as accidents [30][31][32]. Other workplace issues involve the impact of automation on job displacement, design, and quality [12].…”

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Industry Context as an Essential Tool for the Future of Healthy and Safe Work: Illustrative Examples for Occupational Health Psychology from the Hospitality Industry

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Shoss

Mejia

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Contextual nuance holds value for occupational health and safety, particularly as workplace challenges and solutions become more complex. However, disciplines that inform occupational safety and health vary in the degree to which they target breadth and depth of understanding. The future of work presents challenges related to work, the workplace, and the workforce, and an appreciation of the context of industry will ready researchers and practitioners with the most informed solutions. Broadly developed solutions for future of work challenges may flounder without an appreciation for the context of industry, as evidenced by two examples provided in this review. As occupational safety and health disciplines answer the call provided by the future of work, this review provides an account for the value of industry context and recommendations for achieving both breadth and depth of scientific inquiry and practical reach.

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Precarious work in the 21st century: A psychological perspective

Cited by 107 publications

References 80 publications

International backpackers' experiences of precarious visa-contingent farmwork

International backpackers' experiences of precarious visa-contingent farmwork

Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated the Future of Work or Changed Its Course? Implications for Research and Practice

Industry Context as an Essential Tool for the Future of Healthy and Safe Work: Illustrative Examples for Occupational Health Psychology from the Hospitality Industry

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